Media Scan
The Agenda Video: Science on Parliament Hill Steve Paikin interviews Minister of Science, Kirsty Duncan, and the newly appointed Chief Science Advisor, Mona Nemer. CTV Out of province students reconsider Quebec schools over Bill 62 Some students say the passing of the bill has already changed their perception of a province they’d once considered moving […]
Globe and Mail Tribunal to review discrimination allegations in Canada Research Chair choices Professors from two universities filed complaints with the Canadian Human Rights Commission about the federal program. National Post University of Alberta posts $14 million deficit, blames tuition and funding The University of Alberta says it is running a multimillion-dollar budget deficit for […]
CBC Dalhousie withdraws disciplinary action against Masuma Khan over ‘white fragility’ Facebook post A university official says the incident shows the need for open talks about policies to support freedom of expression. Montreal Gazette Bill 62: Universities hesitant to force students from classes Universities and CEGEPs in Montreal appear reticent to apply provisions of Bill […]
CBC Western University’s ‘party problem’ must be solved, president vows after FOCO debacle Western University’s president says homecoming is primarily an alumni event, ‘not for students, period.’ Regina Leader-Post Young Innovators: HIV virus fighter linked to cancer mutations U of Saskatchewan researchers have found the onset of breast, lung and other cancers may be connected […]
Toronto Star Dalhousie University accused of censorship after student investigated for ‘white fragility’ Facebook comment A student politician, Masuma Khan, is facing an official complaint after she responded online to people criticizing her call for students to abstain from Canada 150 celebrations. Globe and Mail Major research collaboration finds new genetic markers for breast-cancer risk […]
CBC Audio: ‘A daunting task’: University of Toronto addressing reconciliation in health care education The TRC’s calls to action include implementing coursework around Indigenous health issues for medical students, and increasing the number of Indigenous professionals working in health care. CBC ‘Ashamed to be your alumnus’: Former U of M student returns degree after Steve […]
Globe and Mail Dalhousie student faces disciplinary action for ‘targeting white people’ in Facebook post Masuma Khan, a vice-president of the Dalhousie Student Union, is facing disciplinary action over a Facebook post about Canada 150 celebrations. National Observer Top scientist teases ‘solution’ to climate funding crisis A “solution” is in the works to save a […]
London Free Press Billionaire Prem Watsa named Huron University College’s first chancellor The Western University affiliate college has appointed Canadian business leader Prem Watsa to the new position, the first in the 154-year history of the school. Globe and Mail Indigenous board member accuses Dalhousie University of ‘entrenched’ racism A student representative on Dalhousie’s oversight […]
Globe and Mail What I wish I knew before I started university Students and new graduates from across Canada share their views. Ottawa Citizen Groundbreaking research shows Ottawa firefighters absorb harmful chemicals through skin With provincial funding, Ottawa Fire Capt. David Matschk contacted the University of Ottawa to see if someone there could do such […]
CBC Police dole out hundreds of tickets during Queen’s homecoming weekend Homecoming at Queen’s University was marked by a heavier police presence this weekend in Kingston, resulting in double the number of tickets and charges. CBC SFU pledges to move forward on reconciliation recommendations Simon Fraser University will spend $9 million over the next four […]
CBC UBC researchers pull paper linking vaccine component to autism after data alleged to be manipulated One of the co-authors claims figures were deliberately altered before publication — an issue he says he realized after allegations of data manipulation surfaced online. CBC Record number of students flock to Quebec’s smallest English-language university An increasing number […]
Globe and Mail Universities introducing term limits for Canada Research Chairs to meet diversity targets Many universities are introducing term limits to get new academics into the jobs as the prestigious program struggles to meet diversity targets. Global News University of Alberta receives $24M grant for research equipment The federal government is investing nearly $24 […]
Global News University of Guelph-Humber launches Learning Lab to include technology in studies This semester, the University of Guelph-Humber is offering a unique opportunity for students to learn differently in the Early Childhood Studies program. CBC No Manitoba projects on federal shortlist for $950M ‘supercluster’ funding Manitoba won’t get a piece of nearly $1 billion […]
CTV Montreal university teaching students about consent with mandatory program The workshop, developed by staff at Concordia University’s Sexual Assault Centre, aims to teach students about consent and proper communication. CBC ‘More work needs to be done’ on campus sexual assault policies, nationwide student group says Our Turn has created a report card grading more […]
Edmonton Journal MacEwan University’s first Indigenous female president Deborah Saucier ready for real change Dr. Saucier plans on sitting down with every unit and every department over the next six months to better understand the education ecosystem. Ottawa Citizen Carleton’s Sprott School of Business to get new $48-million home Construction is expected to begin in […]
CBC ‘Absolutely urgent’ to tackle student mental health, university co-ordinator says A study of 16 universities in region is expected to point way to Atlantic-tailored services. Global News Video: Calgary post-secondary institutions honour Orange Shirt Day It was one of the calls to action following the Truth and Reconciliation hearings across the country: to bring […]
CBC U of Regina showcases ‘unprecedented’ investigation into Saskatchewan oil industry Three universities and a New York Times journalist partnered with journalism students to bring research, storytelling and a documentary to light. Toronto Star Opinion: Confronting racism on campus is not political correctness run amok Critique of the comment Massey College senior fellow Michael Marrus […]
CBC Audio: Addressing mental health needs of first-year students early Walter Mittelstaedt, director of Campus Wellness at the University of Waterloo, talks about significant stress first-year students can face and how they’re trying to help them. Peterborough Examiner $1.4M anonymous donation to Trent University School of the Environment It’s the largest donation ever to a […]
Globe and Mail ‘Reconciliation must succeed,’ Julie Payette says as new Governor-General Reconciliation is one of the top priorities for the 53-year-old former astronaut as she begins her tenure as the 29th Governor-General of Canada. Globe and Mail Editorial: Massey professor showed terrible judgment, but the response was worse A senior fellow at a University […]
CBC Canada’s new Chief Science Adviser answers your questions Quirks & Quarks asked their audience if they had questions for Dr. Nemer about how she’d advise the Prime Minister. Here are some of her answers. CBC Mental health housecalls new student strategy at University of Guelph It’s a follow-up to a program the university ran […]